SKIN PREP

• DO NOT shower with body washes or soaps that contain moisturizers the day of your appointment. These act as barriers to the sunless tan and may cause the spray tan to turn out blotchy.
• Avoid applying anything to the skin that may act as a barrier between the sunless solution and the skin. DO NOT APPLY LOTIONS, CREAMS, OR PERFUMES, PRIOR TO YOUR SESSION.
• Use deodorant sparingly or if possible do not wear any before your application. Some deodorants may have a reaction to the solution and leave a color on the skin.
• Remove any make-up prior to the sunless application
• WHAT TO WEAR DURING AND AFTER YOUR SPRAY TAN SESSION.  During your spray tan, you can wear whatever you feel comfortable in. You may wear your bathing suit, underwear, bra, go topless, or nude.  After the spray tan you will want to wear LOOSE FITTING DARK COLORED CLOTHING. Tight clothing can rub or smear bronzers, especially around the knees, elbows, chest and waist. DO NOT WEAR JEANS, LEGGINGS, OR TIGHT SHIRTS.  Do not wear socks as you can get a sock line. We also recommend not putting a bra back on after your session if you can, as it may cause the tan to rub off where the bra touches the skin.

• You should refrain from showering for a minimum of 8-10 hours after your application with our Regular Solution or 2-6 hours with our Rapid Solution. As with all DHA products, sunless color begins showing development approximately 4 hours after application and continues to darken/develop for up to 24 hours. If you must shower during the 4-24 hours following the application, use a WARM WATER RINSE ONLY. The use of soap can inhibit the full development of DHA color. Important: Cosmetic instant bronzers will wash away during the first shower
• AVOID any contact with rain or any other form of water until after your initial shower. Water contact stops the tanning process immediately. If the skin is touched by water before the tan has fully developed, the tan could look patchy.
• When showering after 24-hours, use only a soap or body wash that is paraben free and sulfate free. Refrain from using scrubs or high pH soaps as these will strip away your sunless color. Also refrain from using loofah’s, rough wash cloths, or anything that will exfoliate the skin while you have your spray tan. We recommend using your hands or a soft wash cloth to wash your body lightly. When drying your skin after your shower, lightly pat dry your skin. Do not rub the towel on your skin as this may cause some of the solution to come off.
• Do not shave or wax at least 48-24 hours after your session. Use a brand new razor blade to reduce sloughing off dead skin cells which is where the tan is attached to on your body.
• Avoid chlorinated pools, spas, saunas and excessive heat, as this will dramatically accelerate the fading process. Chlorine is a form of bleach, which promotes the accelerated process of removing the tan. If you plan on being in a pool or ocean, make sure to apply a thick layer of a moisturizing sunscreen and a lotion to help keep the spray tan.
• Make sure to keep your skin well moisturized with lotion. The more hydrated you keep the skin the better. With our regular solution, you may start using lotion after your first initial rinse. With our rapid solution, you want to wait until after your second shower before using lotion. Make sure the lotions you are using while you have your spray tan are paraben free and sulfate free.
• Bronze Beauty offers spray tan friendly lotions and body washes to help your spray tan fade evenly and last longer.

The following products may lighten your sunless tan quicker, cause it to fade unevenly, or cause the sunless tan to become blotchy.

• Dove or Dial soap and shower gel
• Curel Lotion, Bath & Body Works, Victoria Secret or Neutrogena products
• Anti-aging products that “renew” “refresh” or otherwise exfoliate the skin
• Retin-A type products (Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Tretinion)
• AHA’s (Alpha Hydroxy Acids - glycolic, lactic, malic, citric, and tartaric acids)
• Toners containing alcohols or witch hazel
• Anti-acne products that exfoliate the skin - accutane, salicylic acid
• Harsh makeup removers
• Bar soaps, especially deodorant varieties
• Usage of a loofa, scrub mitt, etc. for daily washing. Use a soft washcloth
• Removal of adhesive tape or band aids
• Facial masks and exfoliating scrubs
• Bore type adhesive facial strips
• Waxing or depilatory hair removal products (Nair, Veet, Neet, etc)
• Shaving exfoliates skin, which in turn fades your tan. Clients should always use a sharp clean razor with a lubricating product/hair conditioner, which will not damage a tan. A dull razor scrapes off more skin and “tan”
• Body hair bleach
• Submersion in hot tub, swimming pool with chlorine, salt water. An application of a thick lotion and suncreen will help. 
• Spraying perfume or fragrance directly on the skin

Always check your ingredients on your lotions and shower gels. Make sure they are Pareben Free, Sulfate Free and free of any acids or alcohols.